About this opportunity
Industrious Ventures lists this Senior Ground Support Design Engineer opportunity in berthoud, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Ursa Major
Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.
Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team. A team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.
Ursa Major’s team moves fast and does a lot with little. GSE Design Engineer is an engineer who has a strong work ethic, solid mechanical understanding, and a desire to learn and be a part of a fast moving and high performing team to build and operate industry leading rocket engine test facilities. We expect these engineers to be self-starters with a passion for system design, implementation, and operation. Hands-on experience is required.
Responsibilities
Design and operate fluid and mechanical test systems to support rocket engine component checkouts and engine testing
Fluids include kerosene, oxygen, nitrogen, helium, and hydrogen at high pressures and cryogenic temperatures
Technical
Drive, evaluate, and communicate requirements from engine and component teams
Generation of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) and overall system level documentation
Generation of work instructions for installation and maintenance of fluid and mechanical systems
Source required components for these systems
Generation of CAD models and drawings
Perform system analysis including: Fluid flow analysis with hand calculation, spreadsheet, and computer codes
Piping flexibility analysis and structural analysis using FEA
Collaborate to ensure instrumentation requirements are tracked and implemented
Manage projects to ensure objectives and milestones are completed and tracking to required deadlines or communicated otherwise
Document and present designs through the full design review process
Evaluation of data to ensure proper operation of fluid and mechanical systems
Required Qualifications
BS degree or higher in an engineering field (Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred)
4+ years of experience with piping, facility, or test system design
US citizenship required
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
Experience in hands on hardware build and troubleshooting
Ability to interact in high paced and rapidly changing test environment
Ability to evaluate and assess risk positions and provide recommended path forwards
Ability to perform physical tasks including standing for long periods, working on ladders, kneeling, crouching, working in tight spaces, lifting objects (up to 25 lbs.)
Desired Experiences
GD&T and CAD experience (Solid Works, PTC Creo, Siemens NX, or similar)
Familiarity with piping design software (Caesar II, Bentley AutoPipe, CaePipe)
Familiarity with FEA software (ANSYS preferred)
Experience with ASME piping codes and common tube and pipe connections
Familiar with National Fire Protection Association, International Fire Code, International Building Code, and other related regulations
Experience performing Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), System Safety and Hazards Analysis
Benefits
Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
Paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave
Medical, dental and vision insurance; STD; Life and AD&D
Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
Company stock options
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $112,000 - $140,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
Classification: Full-time Exempt
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
No outside recruiters, please.
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Worksite address
berthoud, CO, 80513, US
Who can apply
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